Selected References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 2026. COVID-19 FAQs for obstetrician-gynecologists, obstetrics. https://www.acog.org/clinical-information/physician-faqs/covid-19-faqs-for-ob-gyns-obstetrics. Accessed June 2026 Anderson PO. 2022. COVID-19 drugs and breastfeeding update. Breastfeed Med; 17:377–9. Chourasia P, et al. 2023. Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) use in pregnant and lactating woman: Current evidence and practice …
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Every person wants to know what’s best for their baby, especially when it comes to knowing how to minimize exposure risks. Our relatable stories are packed with practical information from our rotating staff of MotherToBaby expert bloggers. Whatever topic you’re looking for, our blogs will provide you a great foundation to learn more.
Lurasidone (Latuda®)
Selected References: Campbell LS, et al. 2025. Balancing Mental Health and Breastfeeding: Evaluating the Transfer of Lurasidone Into Human Milk. J Clin Psychiatry; 86(4):25m15955. Cohen LS, et al. 2023. Reproductive safety of lurasidone and quetiapine: Update from the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications. J Womens Health (Larchmt); 32(4):452-462. Cruz MP. 2011. Lurasidone HCl (Latuda), an oral, once-daily atypical antipsychotic agent for the treatment of patients …
Lisinopril
Selected References: Barr M Jr, Cohen MM Jr. 1991. ACE inhibitor fetopathy and hypocalvaria: the kidney-skull connection. Teratology; 44:485-495. Bhatt-Mehta V, Deluga KS. 1993. Fetal exposure to lisinopril: neonatal manifestations and management. Pharmacotherapy;13(5): 515-518. Burrows RF, Burrows EA. 1998. Assessing the teratogenic potential of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in pregnancy. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol; 38(3):306-311. Chugh J, Dai J, Datta P, Krutsch K. …
Haloperidol (Haldol®)
Selected References: Atmaca M, Kuloglu M, Tezcan E, Canatan H, Gecici,O. 2002. Quetiapine is not associated with increase in prolactin secretion in contrast to haloperidol. Arch Med Res 33:562-5. Beumont PJ, Gelder MG, Friesen HG, et al. 1974. The effects of phenothiazine on endrocrine function: I Patients with inappropriate lactation and amenorrhoea. Br J Psychiatry. 124:413–9. Crawford AM, Beasley CM Jr, Tollefson GD. 1997. The acute and long-term effect of olanzapine compared …
Formoterol (Foradil®)
Selected References: Asghar FA, et al. 2024. LTRA use in pregnancy: a systematic review on their safety and association with congenital anomalies’. JRGM, 13(2):1-8. Committee on Drugs. American Academy of Pediatrics. 2001. The transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk. Pediatrics. 108:776-789. Cossette B, et al. 2014. Relative perinatal safety of salmeterol vs formoterol and fluticasone vs budesonide use during pregnancy. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 112(5):459-464. …
